MEEKER | Pioneers Hospital Home Health will be offering the monthly Foot Clinic on Wednesday, Sept. 12 at a new time, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., and a new location, the Meeker Veterans Community Center, 290 Fourth St. (corner of Fourth and Main St.). Cost: $20 donation if able. A[Read More…]
Month: August 2018
Guest Column: District implements ‘The Seven Mindsets’
MEEKER | The 2018-2019 Meeker School District school year has begun! The beginning of every school year brings great anticipation and excitement. Each year, we are afforded the privilege to help students grow and learn while encouraging them to reach their maximum potential. The essence of the Meeker School District mission[Read More…]
STUCO in gear for new year
MEEKER | The purpose of the Meeker High School (MHS) Student Council (StuCo), according to their Constitution, includes enhancing the school’s “education mission by providing social, cultural, educational and developmental programs, events and services.” Formally, StuCo is composed of the officers elected before graduation last spring, and the Class officers and[Read More…]
County Road 10 open to public
County Road 10 is now open to the public, please keep in mind you will still see fire equipment in the area, use extreme caution. County Road 17 is still closed to public. The Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Office will announce when it is open, and thanks the public for[Read More…]
Letter: Linden family thankful for support
Dear Editor: The family of Byron Linden would like to thank everyone who attended to his care, provided meals, sent cards and flowers and extended condolences.
Meeker golf season wraps up
MEEKER | The Meeker Golf Course hosted the 2018 Women’s and Men’s Club Championships Saturday, Aug. 18.
Letter: Uninformed rumors
Dear Editor: I have heard of persons or a person who is spreading rumors regarding Reed Kelley’s unaffiliated “cure” petition. They simply don’t understand the process for an unaffiliated candidate.
New staff for Meeker School District
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Golf outlook
RANGELY | The Rangely golf team is fielding the largest team in several years with 11 kids coming out for golf, seven of whom are from Meeker, which doesn’t have a high school golf team. Marshall Webber is the only senior on this young team followed by juniors Nick Massey, Phil[Read More…]
Editor’s Column: School’s back in session, but is the four-day week hurting us?
When a topic randomly pops up in conversation twice in the space of a few days, it makes me wonder if there’s more to think about. This week it’s the concept of the four-day school week. I remember the discussion and debate the last time our districts decided to go[Read More…]
Letter: Thank you to Cabin Lake ICP
Dear Editor: When I think of wild fire fighting, my prayers go out to all those folks in their yellow jackets, hard hats, boots, backpacks and who knows how much gear! Thanks to the open house provided by Incident Command on the Cabin Lake fire, we learned that in support[Read More…]
Meeker renews Better City contract
MEEKER | Meeker’s Board of Trustees approved a new contract with Better City on Tuesday not to exceed $2,000 a month for one year. The contract includes four primary projects: – Recruiting outdoor recreation adventure companies.
Come say hi!
Gear up for an unforgettable adventure with the 2024 Ride The Rockies Route, set to unfold from June 9th to 15th! Read all about this new and exciting adventure visiting Meeker this year in this week’s edition and online at ht1885.com.
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Rangely Panther Kobey Chism (#22) has been selected to play in the 2024 8-man football all-state game. He’s sponsored by the Bleed Green Lancaster #17 Foundation. Story at ht1885.com.
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The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and the Rio Blanco Fire Protection District (RBFPD) will begin work on a firebreak northwest of the Town of Meeker this month. Read about it online at ht1885.com.
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You can always find a reason to laugh... start with yourself. Hear from our Editor in her column this week online at ht1885.com.
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The amount of money reported lost to fraud and scams in the United States nearly tripled from $3.5 billion in 2020 to $10 billion in 2023, according to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). Learn the tricks to help protect yourself and your family in this week’s edition and online at ht1885.com.
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About 80 Meeker Elementary Students participated in the reading competition. Prizes were distributed according to the most minutes read by each student. Story at ht1885.com.
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The Rangely Panthers track and field team traveled to Grand Junction this past weekend to compete in the Phil Wertman Invitational. Catch up online at ht1885.com.
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Natalie Kracht took first in her 100M heat for the MHS Cowboys at the Glenwood Springs Invitational last weekend. Read the full story online at ht1885.com.
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Join the Meeker High School Drama department for their production of Emma TONIGHT for opening day! Performances through Saturday at 7pm. Tickets are $5 and is a family friendly production.
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